The theme for this week's photohunt is creamy.
Last evening I decided to reproduce one of the desserts we learned to make in the cooking school we took in Chiang Mai couple weeks ago, and it turned out very well. So when I looked up the theme for this week's hunt, I knew that I am going to share the delicious, sweet and very creamy Thai dessert;bananas in coconut cream.
It is very easy to make with very few ingredients.Here is the recipe:
Bananas in coconut cream
adapted from a recipe by Siam Rice Cooking School
~1 can(or two cups) of unsweetened coconut milk
~1 cup of coconut cream
~2-3 bananas (depending on the size),sliced into 1inch pieces.
~1 teaspoon salt
~1-2 tablespoon sugar
Start by heating the coconut milk at medium heat until it starts boiling,add the sugar and salt and continue boiling for two more minutes, add the banana slices and cook for couple minutes, finally add the coconut cream and mix well, heat for another minute or so. Can be served hot or cool.
The original recipe calls for 3-4 tablespoons of sugar, but after adding the one tablespoon it was sweet enough for me, and then adding the second made it really sweet. I think the difference in brands of coconut milk and cream make a difference. Also I think bananas in the US are sweeter than Thai bananas.
Enjoy!
Comments (28)
Yum! How cool that you can home from Thailand with a photo for this theme.
Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
Posted by Annie | June 19, 2009 7:21 AM
Posted on June 19, 2009 07:21
That looks creamy AND delicious!
Posted by Palma | June 19, 2009 10:26 AM
Posted on June 19, 2009 10:26
Oh I know this dessert and loved it!
Posted by Fishman | June 19, 2009 10:36 AM
Posted on June 19, 2009 10:36
Looks, and sounds yummy! Happy photo hunting!
Posted by Sue | June 19, 2009 11:04 AM
Posted on June 19, 2009 11:04
Fantastic!! I am drooling!!
Happy hunting!
Posted by Mar | June 19, 2009 11:53 AM
Posted on June 19, 2009 11:53
That looks delicious. Great take on the theme.
Posted by Carver | June 19, 2009 11:57 AM
Posted on June 19, 2009 11:57
I cook this often. U r really on a roll with this series on Thailand. I love reading these posts and the pics u took.
Posted by Bengbeng | June 19, 2009 12:37 PM
Posted on June 19, 2009 12:37
Mm, I love bananas and coconut!
Posted by liz | June 19, 2009 1:32 PM
Posted on June 19, 2009 13:32
Hi Candi, great take on this week's theme. Your dessert looks so delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I may have to try it it myself!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | June 19, 2009 1:41 PM
Posted on June 19, 2009 13:41
nice, I may try that combination
thanks for your visit to my photohunt
Posted by lissa | June 19, 2009 3:57 PM
Posted on June 19, 2009 15:57
Bananas and cream... sounds delicious..thanks for coming to see mine...
Posted by ann | June 19, 2009 3:57 PM
Posted on June 19, 2009 15:57
Ooooo... a very rich and delicious as well as creamy dessert! :)
Posted by YTSL | June 19, 2009 5:37 PM
Posted on June 19, 2009 17:37
Thanks for sharing this! I'm always looking for different kinds of desserts, and this looks yummy and Creamy!
My ”Creamy” entry is up. Hope you can stop by!
Posted by RJ Flamingo | June 19, 2009 10:13 PM
Posted on June 19, 2009 22:13
that looks delicious and creamy. happy weekend.:)
Posted by liferamblings | June 20, 2009 12:23 AM
Posted on June 20, 2009 00:23
Great photo for this week - I'm enjoying looking at the food posts this week. :) Yum!
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Posted by leslie | June 20, 2009 1:03 AM
Posted on June 20, 2009 01:03
Sounds easy to do..have to try this!
Posted by Mai | June 20, 2009 1:40 AM
Posted on June 20, 2009 01:40
Wow!! Impressive! I cook that too here with some steamed yam, sweet potatoes and white beans added :P
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Posted by Criz Lai | June 20, 2009 2:23 AM
Posted on June 20, 2009 02:23
Now that just looks delicious! Happy weekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | June 20, 2009 5:06 AM
Posted on June 20, 2009 05:06
Two of my favorite things... coconut and bananas. Wonderful take on the theme.
Posted by Tara R. | June 20, 2009 8:05 AM
Posted on June 20, 2009 08:05
we have the same recipe in our country but ours is a bit drier:)
My PH is up too.
Posted by Marites | June 20, 2009 9:00 AM
Posted on June 20, 2009 09:00
I'm so glad you chose the bananas in coconut cream dessert for the PH theme. I was hoping to get the recipe and here it is. Thanks!
(I made the glass noodle salad and hubby and I loved it. Thanks for sharing the recipe)
Posted by María I. | June 20, 2009 10:19 AM
Posted on June 20, 2009 10:19
Now where do I get the coconut cream? I'll have to figure it out because you know I have to try this.
Posted by Alice Audrey | June 20, 2009 10:56 AM
Posted on June 20, 2009 10:56
I am not a banana and cream fan but that does look good....
Happy weekend to you
Posted by smalltownrn | June 20, 2009 12:57 PM
Posted on June 20, 2009 12:57
Thanks all for stopping by and commenting.
Alice, you can find coconut cream at most grocery stores in the alcohol/drink section, it is used in many drinks so they stock it there.
Posted by candi | June 20, 2009 1:12 PM
Posted on June 20, 2009 13:12
This looks so rich! It might be good to cut most of the sugar out for here...
Mine is up here.
Posted by srp | June 20, 2009 3:30 PM
Posted on June 20, 2009 15:30
interesting picture, recipe sounds yummy. Hope you can stop by ">http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2009/06/photo-hunt-167-creamy.html> to view my photo hunt Thanks so much.
Posted by kaye | June 20, 2009 4:23 PM
Posted on June 20, 2009 16:23
Now that sounds like something I need to try, yummy!
Posted by expatraveler | June 20, 2009 5:22 PM
Posted on June 20, 2009 17:22
This looks interesting - I love thai food but have never tried something sweet - one of these days I shall have to correct that.
Posted by Jerry | June 21, 2009 4:41 AM
Posted on June 21, 2009 04:41